Ocular Nerve Blocks Standard Basic Information Synonym(s) Palpebral nerve blocks Frontal nerve blocks Overview and Goal(s) Because of the strength of the horse’s periocular muscles, palpebral and/or frontal nerve denervation (nerve block) with lidocaine or mepivacaine (or equivalent) is required to enable the veterinarian to thoroughly examine the eyes. Indications Complete examination of the eye of the horse Contraindications Known sensitivity to lidocaine or mepivacaine (or similar medication) Equipment, Anesthesia • Lidocaine HCL (2.0%) or mepivacaine HCL (2.0%) (or similar medication) • 25-gauge needles • 3-mL syringes< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Ocular Nerve Blocks Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Ocular Nerve Blocks Standard Basic Information Synonym(s) Palpebral nerve blocks Frontal nerve blocks Overview and Goal(s) Because of the strength of the horse’s periocular muscles, palpebral and/or frontal nerve denervation (nerve block) with lidocaine or mepivacaine (or equivalent) is required to enable the veterinarian to thoroughly examine the eyes. Indications Complete examination of the eye of the horse Contraindications Known sensitivity to lidocaine or mepivacaine (or similar medication) Equipment, Anesthesia • Lidocaine HCL (2.0%) or mepivacaine HCL (2.0%) (or similar medication) • 25-gauge needles • 3-mL syringes< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Ocular Nerve Blocks Full access? Get Clinical Tree
